More than just a walk in the woods, the trail traces the diversity that is North Carolina. Experience ancient mountains and small Piedmont farms, coastal swamps and colonial towns, changing textile villages, and barrier islands. More than 500 miles of footpath are now completed. With temporary routes on back roads and bicycle paths, hikers can now follow the trail on an adventure across North Carolina.

Much like its older sibling the Appalachian Trail, the MST bring countless visitors to the region on their quest to hike the entirety of North Carolina. More information on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, including an interactive map of some of the currently constructed trail, can be found on the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail website.